Discoveries Chemical reactions turns CO2 into semiconductor material, and releases energy [!] May 21, 2012
Electronics New polymer coating technique leads to first-ever completely plastic solar cell and makes way for even thinner electronics April 20, 2012
Chemistry Nature inspired solar cells based on tiny fractals might lead to improved efficiency March 6, 2012
Chemistry How to make photosynthetic solar panels, MIT scientist explains February 7, 2012 - Updated on October 10, 2023
Geology Shale gas isn’t a ‘clean bridge fuel’, study finds January 21, 2012 - Updated on November 22, 2012
Biology Genetically engineered microbe turns seaweed into biofuel January 20, 2012 - Updated on September 7, 2018
Environmental Issues Most effective, cheapest CO2 sponge developed January 16, 2012 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Environment Over half of Germany’s renewable energy is owned by citizens and farmers – not utility companies January 10, 2012
Renewable Energy Solar paint promises to turn any surface into a solar cell December 19, 2011 - Updated on November 22, 2012
Renewable Energy Google quits plans to make cheap renewable energy, shuts down Knol, and more November 23, 2011
Renewable Energy Tomorrow’s energy will come from space based solar stations, no later than 2016 November 15, 2011
Environment Germany cuts solar energy feed-in tariff by 50% in 8 years November 15, 2011 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Environment Economists claim every 1$ of coal electricity causes 2$ damage in the US October 24, 2011
Environment The Himalayas might be the best place in the world to harness solar power October 13, 2011
Environmental Issues Virgin Atlantic wants to fuel its planes with waste gas by 2014 October 12, 2011
Environment Hypermiling car can travel 1,325 miles on a gallon of gas June 24, 2011 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Environment Solar-thermal flat panels up to eight times more efficient than existing technology May 2, 2011 - Updated on June 11, 2023
Environmental Issues South Africa electric plan for 2020: nuclear, wind and solar for 70% total power March 31, 2011